Description: An original photo from the overseas deployment of the U.S. 84th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) during World War 2. This photo originates from the album of a service member who served in Australia and other nearby areas of the Pacific.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. Please see images for detailed scans. Photo is backed by cardboard, from its original album.A group of military personnel is lined up in formation outdoors, standing to the left of a flagpole with the American flag raised. The group is gathered in front of a wooden building surrounded by trees, with a few officers on the right observing the scene. This image captures a moment from "Ratings Day" on Thursday Island, Australia, during the 1943 deployment of the 84th Naval Construction Battalion. The 84th Naval Construction Battalion, known as the Seabees, played a crucial role during World War II, building infrastructure for the Allied forces. On "Ratings Day," enlisted personnel would often receive evaluations or promotions, a significant event for morale and career progression within military ranks.Text on the back of the photo reads: "Thursday Island, Australia 1943, Ratings Day." No names or other identifying texts are visible on the front.- - - The 84th Naval Construction Battalion (NCB), part of the Seabees, played a critical role in supporting Allied operations in the Pacific during 1943-1944. Arriving in Brisbane, Australia, in mid-1943, the battalion quickly split into detachments to meet the logistical and construction needs of the war. One group was deployed to Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, to construct and maintain essential infrastructure like airstrips and facilities critical to advancing the Allied push in the Pacific. Another detachment was sent to Darwin, Australia -- and beyond -- where they contributed to fortifying the region against Japanese threats. Throughout this period, the 84th balanced intense construction work with combat-readiness, embodying the Seabees' motto, "We Build, We Fight." Their efforts were vital in establishing a strong foundation for subsequent operations in the Pacific Theater.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-26T09:32:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: WW2, Seabees, military, platoon, formation
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
